IELTS GT Reading

SECTION 3

I. Mixed task types Completing a flowchart/diagram/table II. Yes/No/Not Given

What are the texts like in Section 3?

You will have to read one long text in GT Reading Section 3, so you need to leave at least 20 minutes for this. The text will be divided into a number of paragraphs, each with a main idea. There will also be a title to introduce the topic of the text.

What is the general theme of the Section 3 texts?

There is no general theme but the text will be descriptive or discursive and on a topic of general interest across a wide range of subjects.

How many words are there in GT Reading Section 3?

The text will be a maximum of 1,000 words long.

I. Mixed task types

SAMPLE TEXT: Cows that milk themselves

TEST TIP! You label the diagram with words taken from the text. They may not be in the same order as they appear in the text and you must write the exact words, so make sure you copy the spelling carefully.

Writers often use SYNONYMS within a text to add variety and avoid repetition. Being able to recognise this technique can help you follow the meaning of the text.

Completing a flowchart/diagram/table
The information you need to complete a flowchart, diagram or table is usually based on one part of the passage. Use the title of the chart to help you find the right part. Use the words provided to help you predict the type of answer you need. NOTE: Unlike the sentence completion tasks, in this type of task the answers are not always in passage order.

II. Yes/No/Not Given

Make sure you identify where the ideas / concepts in the statements are located.
SAMPLE TEXTS: Ice Hotels Art in Everyday Life --END--